Leads shrink, but not by much

The three city council candidates endorsed by firefighters and the golf course operator look likely to take office. After a second count, the leads enjoyed by Eric Noble, Lisa Scott and Rich Hartman shrank slightly over their respective challengers, but each has a sizable lead in the OS City Council races. According to the electionContinue reading “Leads shrink, but not by much”

How was the first storm of the year?

Newcomers: Buckle up, the wind is just getting into action… Old Timers: Anyone remember the “Storm of the Century” (aka “The Big Blow”) of 2007? My own personal, “Welcome to Ocean Shores–now watch your roof blow away!”

Nice try, consipracy theorist!

When a previous post listed an Eric Noble campaign contribution by Scott Anderson, a certain individual who has been giddily making comments with assorted fake names jumped through the roof, claiming it was the city administrator. Nope. That would be Scott Andersen. (Who took the time to clarify this in a counter-comment.) Ah, the cityContinue reading “Nice try, consipracy theorist!”

Conniry vs Noble: $pending

In a battle of two current council members, Susan Conniry won the fundraising skirmish. Forty-five donors wrote checks to Conniry’s campaign for $5,605. Though the Public Disclosure Commission website shows Noble raised $2,427.12, he told the North Beach News he only raised $1,275. “I made an error in reporting, the website was hard to navigateContinue reading “Conniry vs Noble: $pending”

Hartman raised/spent more $ than all others combined

Rich Hartman was a fundraising/spending machine: In going all-out for OS City Council Position 7, Hartman raised far more than the other five candidates combined. His opponent, Patric Hayes? *Corrected “My total expenditures was $4,675.50… I did not accept any contributions. I paid for everything myself.” Hayes’ spending details (which does not include another $600 forContinue reading “Hartman raised/spent more $ than all others combined”

Tough Questions: Rich Hartman

Running for: OS City Council Position 7. Running against: Patric Hayes. Note: The North Beach News asked several questions of Hartman about three months ago, but waited to time “tough questions” for other candidates, as well. Hartman was offered the chance to update his answers, as well as to answer one new question (at theContinue reading “Tough Questions: Rich Hartman”